CQMS News
Stay up-to-date with the latest health and safety news from CQMS. Also, check out recent HSE and Corporate Manslaughter prosecutions.
16th February 2020
Health surveillance allows for early identification of ill health and helps identify any corrective action needed. Health surveillance may be required by law if your employees […]
13th February 2020
A construction company has been fined after a worker was injured when a water pump set weighing over 700kg fell on him at a construction site. […]
12th February 2020
A tower crane hire company has been fined after a worker fell two metres when the podium steps he was working on toppled over. Cambridge Magistrates’ […]
12th February 2020
A car retailer operating across the South East of England has been fined after a car bodywork sprayer developed occupational asthma. West Hampshire Magistrates’ Court heard […]
12th February 2020
An engineering company has been fined for failing to control the risk of its employees developing dermatitis following exposure to metalworking fluid. West Hampshire Magistrates’ Court […]
12th February 2020
A steel fabrication company has been fined after an employee suffered injuries to his thumb from a rotating drill. Mansfield Magistrates’ Court heard that, on 23 […]
10th February 2020
A construction company has been fined after a painter and decorator fell from an unprotected landing on the second floor of a house. Reading Magistrates’ Court […]
10th February 2020
A packaging company has been fined after an employee was struck by a reversing forklift truck. Reading Magistrates’ Court heard that on 9 August 2018 an […]
10th February 2020
A construction company has been fined after a worker fell from a platform causing him to be knocked unconscious and suffer a broken wrist. Peterlee Magistrates’ […]
10th February 2020
A self-employed gas fitter has been jailed after working on gas appliances while unregistered. Manchester Crown Court heard that in November 2014, Mr Richard Goldthorpe was […]
7th February 2020
South Wales Police has been fined after an employee received an electric shock whilst installing computer data cables. Cardiff Magistrates’ Court heard that on the 16 […]
7th February 2020
A company that designs, manufactures and distributes construction materials has been fined after an employee suffered serious injuries, resulting in his left arm being amputated. Loughborough […]